Cream Soup Base / Cream Soup Substitute

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 12 cup broth (veggie, beef or chicken is fine based on your preference)
• 12 cup low-fat milk (skim is fine too)
• salt and pepper (or a pepper grinder is fun too for a twist)

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until lightly bubbly.
2. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly.
3. Remove from heat and add the broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth.
4. Then return to heat.
5. Bring to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
6. Add salt and pepper, as needed to taste.

butter, allpurpose, broth, lowfat milk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-soup-base-cream-soup-substitute-471219 (may not work)